The Spartan KA-BAR is a modern take on the iconic USMC KA-BAR fighting knife, built by Spartan Blades through Pineland Cutlery, the 2019 joint venture between Spartan and KA-BAR. This is the Black DLC version, with a 7 inch CPM-MagnaCut clip point blade in a black tungsten DLC finish at 61 to 63 HRC, a Kraton G handle, and a 301 stainless guard and butt cap. MagnaCut was developed specifically for this knife. Choose your sheath below.
Note from Lone Star Knife and Supply: This is the KA-BAR your grandfather carried, updated with modern steel. MagnaCut was chosen for its edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance, and the Kraton G handle gives it a grippy, classic feel. Pick a leather or Kydex sheath below.
Why this one stands out
7 in CPM-MagnaCut clip point blade at 61 to 63 HRC in a black tungsten DLC finish
Flat saber grind on the classic USMC KA-BAR profile
Kraton G handle with a 301 stainless guard and butt cap
Leather or Kydex sheath options, MOLLE compatible
Built by Spartan Blades through Pineland Cutlery in the USA
Specifications
Blade Length: 7 in
Overall Length: 12 in
Blade Steel: CPM-MagnaCut
Blade Hardness: 61-63 HRC
Blade Style: Clip point, flat saber grind
Blade Thickness: 0.165 in
Blade Finish: a black tungsten DLC finish
Handle Material: Kraton G with 301 stainless guard and butt cap
Weight: 10.8 oz
Sheath: Leather or Kydex, MOLLE compatible
Country of Origin: Made in USA
About Spartan Blades
Spartan Blades is based in Southern Pines, North Carolina, founded by two former Special Forces soldiers, Curtis Iovito and Mark Carey. The shop builds its knives in the USA and backs them with a lifetime warranty. The Spartan Harsey Folder won the 2016 BLADE Show American Made Knife of the Year.
